Ronnie

Nicki Palmer would describe herself in three words: adventurous, ambitious, and fun. She's not your average girl; she gets into trouble at school, doesn't do what her parents ask of her, and likes to sneak out at nights. She can't wait for high school to end so she can pursue her favourite hobby: dancing. 

Niall Harrison is a troublemaker who happens to hate her. He would describe Nicki in three words: selfish, spoiled, and annoying. The two of them have never been able to stand each other, ever since Rey moved to a public school 3 years ago.

All they have to do is get through their last year of school without killing each other before they will finally get their freedom. But that could be a little tough, since they're stubborn, tough, and strong-willed. Their differences may collide, but at the same time, they sort of complete each other. Too bad hate is much more powerful than love.

Or is it?

Cold Water

I walk the short distance to my home, and as soon as I enter the house, Leah comes down the stairs looking alarmed.

"Where have you been? Jason told me you left an hour ago!" she exclaims and tightly hugs me. I put my arms around her and close my eyes.

"Are you okay Ni? What happened? How-"

"I am fine." I sigh and look up to see Eddie at the top of the stairs, not really undertsanding what’s going on.

"He’s a prick Ni, I hate him so much." She says, her voice breaking, which breaks my heart. "I want him gone Ni, I actually want to never see him again."

She hugs me even tighter and I let her.

"Where’s mummy?" Eddie asks and I tell him that she’s got another shift.

It bothers me so much that my mother is working all the time and I can’t help her. The last time I told her that I wanted to get a job she flipped out, telling me I had to finish high school first.

Chapter 48